Category Archives: Writing

A few words on "Out of the Box"

Posted on 21 May 2010 by andyq

I finally finished reading “Out of the Box: Contemporary Australian Gay and Lesbian Poets” edited by Michael Farrell and Jill Jones, having received my contributor’s copy a little before the Sydney launch as part of the Queer Thinking event at … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Lost Library

Posted on 26 April 2010 by andyq

Books are years in the making, and it was a few years ago that Tom Cardamone, asked whether I’d be interested in contributing an essay to a collection about favourite gay books that were out-of-print. Tom and I had connected … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Vancouver: Famous

Posted on 16 January 2010 by andyq

My latest theory is that it was because I was the youngest child. Being the centre of attention, so cute and precocious, I somehow long had the idea that I would be famous. It’s odd to admit that I fantasized … Continue reading →

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Some small things about Nepal

Posted on 2 November 2008 by andyq

I wake at 5am. My neighbours have woken the last two mornings at 5:30am; I’ve been roused by a low male voice talking at full strength through the thin walls of the 5 star Hotel de L’Annapurna. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Old Poems

Posted on 26 October 2008 by andyq

(26 Oct 08) Today I tackled a folder of old poems on my computer. They were written on old PCs, and are now barely readable by my year-old Mac – being the organised-sort that I am (i.e. so organised that … Continue reading →

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Weight

Posted on 17 October 2008 by andyq

Ayumi warns me by e-mail: Please be patient with my English, it has gotten bad because I don’t use it. And: I look older. But she catches herself. I guess we all do. She gives me specific instructions for when … Continue reading →

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Living the Pura Vida Loca – Andy and Steve in Costa Rica

Posted on 20 August 2008 by andyq

Everywhere we drove there were hawks flying overhead and everywhere we looked, nature was zooming, hopping or slithering over and under us. Costa Rica was a perfect combination, appealing to Steve’s love of nature, and Andy’s affection for Latin America. … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Poetry Project

Posted on 22 July 2008 by andyq

The latest literary project that I’m participating in: The Red Room Company in Sydney has commissioned eight poets from across the country to each write a poem that will be raced by thoroughbred pigeons on August 3, 2008. Visit the … Continue reading →

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Launches on the West Coast of Canada

Posted on 8 June 2008 by andyq

So, I’m back in Australia after nearly 3 weeks away in Hawaii and Vancouver. I managed to do three readings. Not sure when I’ll be able to post up photos from the events but we’ll see! Sechelt (on the sunshine … Continue reading →

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Choices – BPF News or Apartment renovations?

Posted on 27 February 2008 by andyq

Ah, so many choices. I have a slight urge to post more photos of my ongoing apartment problems/renovations – but I think that can hold off. With some luck, the place is going to look amazing in a few weeks. … Continue reading →

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